Brazilian recipe
Easy Creamy Carrot Soufflé (Souflé de Cenoura)
Whip up this quick and easy homemade carrot soufflé—a delicious, light, and savoury Brazilian-style side dish or snack.
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Ingredients
250g cooked and drained carrots
200ml milk
2 large eggs
100g grated parmesan cheese
Extra grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional)
Butter or oil for greasing
200ml milk
2 large eggs
100g grated parmesan cheese
Extra grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional)
Butter or oil for greasing
Where to find ingredients
Cooked carrots: Fresh carrots are available in the produce section of any local supermarket like Woolworths, Pick n Pay, or Checkers. Simply peel, boil until tender, and drain well.
Milk and Large Eggs: Standard dairy and poultry items found in the refrigerated aisle of any grocery store.
Parmesan cheese: Look for finely grated parmesan in the cheese and deli section of your local supermarket. Avoid the shelf-stable processed varieties for the best flavour.
Butter or oil: Standard sunflower or canola oil is fine, or salted butter from the dairy aisle for extra richness.
Milk and Large Eggs: Standard dairy and poultry items found in the refrigerated aisle of any grocery store.
Parmesan cheese: Look for finely grated parmesan in the cheese and deli section of your local supermarket. Avoid the shelf-stable processed varieties for the best flavour.
Butter or oil: Standard sunflower or canola oil is fine, or salted butter from the dairy aisle for extra richness.
Preparation method
- Add the cooked carrots, milk, eggs, and half of the grated cheese into your blender jug
- Blitz everything until you have a perfectly smooth, consistent mixture
- Grease a baking dish (like a Pyrex) with butter or oil and lightly dust with some grated parmesan if you like
- Pour your blended mixture into the prepared baking dish
- Scatter the remaining grated cheese over the top, if using
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the soufflé is golden and set
Observations
This carrot soufflé is a versatile and flavoursome staple in Brazilian kitchens. Its light, airy texture, paired with the natural sweetness of carrots and the savoury punch of parmesan, makes it a crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect for those seeking a fuss-free, nutritious dish that works brilliantly as a starter, a light side, or even a quick bite.
The preparation is straightforward, calling for simple pantry staples, resulting in a delightfully light dish that suits almost any palate.
The preparation is straightforward, calling for simple pantry staples, resulting in a delightfully light dish that suits almost any palate.
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